Criminal Code of the Republic of China Article 217

This English translation was last updated on 2025-08-01, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-07-22. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

A person who forges a seal, the impression of a seal, or a signature and causes injury to the public or another shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than three years.A person who uses without authority a seal, the impression of a seal, or a signature and causes injury to the public or another shall be subject to the same punishment.
中文原文 中華民國刑法第217條
偽造印章、印文或署押,足以生損害於公眾或他人者,處三年以下有期徒刑。
盜用印章、印文或署押,足以生損害於公眾或他人者,亦同。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.